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This document provides guidelines for photographic composition, including techniques like simplicity, the rule of thirds, use of lines, balance, and framing. It recommends isolating the subject, using uncomplicated backgrounds, placing the subject off-center along gridlines for interest, including leading lines or architecture to draw the eye, achieving asymmetrical rather than symmetrical balance, and being careful of cropping to frame the subject properly.
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guidelines for composition
- 2. COMPOSITION ... the placement or arrangement of different elements within a designated space that make up your photograph.
- 3. simplicity • isolate your subject • use uncomplicated backgrounds • change your vantage point for creativity and visual interest
- 9. rule of thirds • avoid “centering” your subjects • align your subject at the intersection of the gridlines for optimal visual interest • horizon lines should be off centered {top or bottom 3rd}
- 15. lines • lines + geometric shapes add visual interest to your photographs • leading lines can draw attention to your subject • look to architecture and nature for inspiration
- 21. balance • trying to achieve a good visual “flow” • asymmetrical balance is better than symmetrical balance • unify your picture don’t divide
- 27. framing • make sure your composition is correct before snapping the shutter button •be careful to avoid unintentional cropping •items in the foreground and background can add interest
- 33. what is wrong with this photograph? symmetrically balanced? composition issues? focusing issues?
- 34. What is wrong with this picture? Weird cropping? Should be horizontal instead of vertical? Green tree in center of horizon is distracting?
- 35. Now what?
- 36. … APPLY the guidelines ... for each picture you compose you should try to focus on at least one composition technique. ……………... be creative and take great pictures!